Vickers Hardness Tester

   
ultrasonic hardness tester

Main Features

  • Direct reading of Vickers hardness
  • Precision turret for accurate repeatable alignment
  • Touch panel backlit LCD display for ease of use
  • Rigid construction minimizes compliance errors
  • Optional Knoop Indenter
  • Mount included for second objective
  • Built in memory for up to 256 tests
  • Auto-measuring device option with PC & monitor

Introduction to the Vickers Hardness Tester

The Highwood Vickers hardness tester measures Vickers Hardness of surfaces and materials by automatic indentation. The instrument can be set up for automatic operation and there are a range of sample holders available for thin films and cylindrical surfaces. The instrument is easy to use with a touch screen LCD display.

Normal measuring mode screen Menu screen
Data screen for 4 indents Statistical screen

Specifications of the Vickers Hardness Tester

Test Load HWDV-7 9.807/1 49.03/5 98.07/10 196.1/20 294.2/30 490.3/50 N/Kgf
HWDV-7S 2.942/0.3 4.903/0.5 9.807/1 49.03/5 98.07/10 196.1/20 N/Kgf
Loading mechanism Automatic load and release method
Load application speed 85 um/sec
Dwell time 5 ~ 99 seconds
Magnification HWDV- 7 x100 ( objective x10 eyepiece x10)
HWDV-7S x200 (objective x20 eyepiece x10)
Data Output RS232 standard
Date Memory up to 256 tests
Hardness conversion ASTM (E-140), JIS
Accuracy ASTM E- 384, JIS B7725
Max measuring length HWDV-7 999.9 um
HWDV-7S 600.00 um
Min measuring unit 0.1 um
Max specimen height 260 mm
Max specimen depth 160 mm
Dimensions W220 x D580 x H770mm
Power 110 V / 220 V 
Weight 70 Kg

Ordering Information
Standard Instruments - HWDV-7
Standard hardness block HV800
Diamond indenter
Electronic measuring microscope
Obective lens x10
Anvil 60 mm diam flat
Anvil V shape
Small level
2 spare lamps
Level adjusting legs
Auxiliary tools
Cover
HWDV-7S - as above but with x 20 objective
 
Optional Items
Knoop indenter
Camera attachment
Polaroid Camera
Precision vice - max opening 50 mm or 100 mm
Rotary table
Thin specimen device - or samples up to 5 mm thick
Fine specimen - for measuring cross section 
   Vertical type for specimen diameters 0.1 mm to 4mm
   Horizontal type for specimen diameters 0.5 to 4 mm
Small V Shaped anvil - for measuring cylindrical surface together with the vice
Manual X-Y Stage - max movement X, 25 mm Y, 50 mm
Round table - 200 mm diam
 
Micro test table for jominy test - max movement approx 55 mm, Min micro graduation 1/10 mm or 1/160 inches
Automatic X-Y stage and PC controller - range 100 mm X&Y minimum increment 1/100 mm
Video camera
Printer